ざわつく

Alternative writings: 騒つく
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1To be noisy or abuzz; to be in a state of unrest or commotion. Used for places becoming restless (crowds, markets) or for inward unease.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

ニュースが流れるとスタジオが一瞬ざわついた。

When the news broke, the studio became briefly abuzz.

試験の結果が気になって、心がざわついて眠れなかった。

Worrying about the exam results made me restless and I couldn't sleep.

市場の前は朝から買い物客でざわついている。

The area in front of the market has been bustling with shoppers since morning.

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